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linen blouse

today i completed one of the linen tops. earlier in the week i finished the second linen dress. the dress was started at the beginning of the year but i hadn't fitted the skirt to the top or set the pockets. the first dress had no pockets, i forgot. more dresses and tops are cut out ready to be assembled. i'm following the you tube videos below

 

i'm a size 14. these are loose fitting clothes. ideal for this hot, hot weather. i wore the dress on wednesday :)

 

there are many imperfections to these clothes but i've got to start somewhere. success for me is would i feel happy wearing the dress or blouse to the shops? if the answer is yes then that'll do

 

i've now come to a halt as i've run out of thread. i'll go out later and buy some. no more dressmaking today but i'll pick it up again tomorrow

 

sewing machine JL220 flic.kr/p/2odruLA from john lewis www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-jl220-sewing-machine-pepperm...

 

you tube tutorials

How to Use your SEWING MACHINE (for Beginners)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmaZBTMzkoY

A Beginners' Guide To Using Your Sewing Machine

www.youtube.com/watch?v=imryOl_LNaw

Beginners Sewing Course - Day 1 - The Basics

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGITrkYdjJs

 

Detailed Sewing Tutorial For A Beginner : Simple Linen Top, Bias Binding Neckline【Free Pattern】

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cFiT8UcU54

Download the Pattern

www.madebysachi.com/2021/09/27/super-simple-top/

LINEN DRESS DIY【Free Pattern +Easy Draft】Step by Step Guide for Beginner /back opening /Skirt Pleats

www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDFRlF_yEtA&t=0s

Download the Pattern

www.madebysachi.com/2021/09/27/super-simple-top/

BASIC SEAM POCKET

www.madebysachi.com/2022/07/09/basic-seam-pocket/

 

10 SEAM FINISHES Without a Serger || Basic to Couture

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYt7JxC_bIc&t=596s

 

French Seam Pockets: How to Add Pockets to a Side Seam using French Seams

www.youtube.com/watch?v=aatWJL_aAYY

 

dressmaking is my new hobby. posting photos of progress to encourage myself to continue. i enjoy it very much but when i started a few months ago it got a bit much with so much to learn and came to a halt. anyway i've had a break, regrouped and i'm up and running again :)

i'm not making any recommendations but thank goodness for you tube

 

 

 

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Uploaded on June 16, 2023
Taken on June 16, 2023